ABSTRACT

Differentiation in a 1:1 classroom is differentiation with dignity. Over the years, researchers have lauded the effectiveness of many kinds of differentiation, targeting students according to their varied learning styles, multiple intelligences, gender, language, ability or readiness, experience, and interest, to name just a few. The chapter looks at some new options that enable teachers to differentiate according to content, process, and product. At the core of differentiating by product is the belief that there are many ways for students to demonstrate learning and that assessments do not have to be identical for each learner. Students do not have to create a podcast or a video for their final products; they can choose the best way to demonstrate mastery. Although teachers believe that strategies for English Language Learners can help all students, they sometimes need to find targeted approaches to accommodate nonnative speakers.